Posts Tagged ‘ photo tips ’

9 Quick Tips For Better iPhoneography

January 30, 2012
9 Quick Tips For Better iPhoneography

Article by Geek Sugar from Mashable.com   After sitting in on the photography session at Macworld, we’re even more committed to following through on our New Year’s resolution to take better photos. This includes iPhoneography. If you’ve become obsessed with capturing images on your mobile phone, here are 9 quick tips to maximize your...

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Ice-Scapes: How to Photograph Winter Ice

January 30, 2012
Ice-Scapes: How to Photograph Winter Ice

©Russ Burden By Russ Burden – Take Great Pictures.com Lots of great images can be made during the winter months but we wanted to focus on the topic of ice for this article…  This winter it’s my strong hope that everyone who reads this article catches a cold. “That’s not very nice,” I hear...

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Snow Photo Tips: Make the Most of Your Snow Photography

January 23, 2012
Snow Photo Tips: Make the Most of Your Snow Photography

By Tracy Greene – TakeGreatPictures.com Whether you find the snow in your own backyard, or need to vacation to a distant place to see the white blanket cover the landscape, keep these snow photography tips in mind. Be Prepared Yourself Patience is definitely a virtue in photography and being able to wait for just...

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Winter Photography Tips: How to keep your camera gear (and you) running smoothly when the weather outside is frightful

January 16, 2012
Winter Photography Tips: How to keep your camera gear (and you) running smoothly when the weather outside is frightful

By Tracy Greene – TakeGreatPictures.com Here are some winter photo tips to help you make the best photos in and out of the snow… When fall fades away and the cool winter air moves in, there are different things to think about to keep you shooting. Here are some winter photo tips to help...

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Panorama Primer: How to Make Panorama Pictures

November 29, 2011
Panorama Primer: How to Make Panorama Pictures

©Russ Burden By Russ Burden Many image editing programs have stitching programs built in and if not, those solely dedicated to making panoramas are inexpensive and easy to use. We’ll get you started with our Panorama Photo Tips…   Are you tired of being limited by the constraints of the standard aspect ratio your...

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7-Minute Solution: Take a Memorable Holiday Photo

November 28, 2011
7-Minute Solution: Take a Memorable Holiday Photo

From Parade Magazine – Sunday, November 13, 2011 Jennifer Chaney, photo consultant for MyPublisher.com, on shooting a family portrait you’ll be proud to post. Visit MyPublisher.com/parade to get 30 percent off your holiday card order! Pick the right light. Early mornings and late afternoons are the most flattering times of day. If you must...

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21 Tips For Better Flash Photography

November 7, 2011
21 Tips For Better Flash Photography

  By Dan Richards on November 3, 2011 – PopPhoto.com   These simple lighting tips and techniques will help you take your lighting to the next level We maintain that the single most important accessory for your DSLR is a full-featured TTL flash unit. With “lightning in a bottle,” you can freeze action solid,...

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5 Tips for Better Fall Foliage Photos

October 29, 2011
5 Tips for Better Fall Foliage Photos

By Ian Plant - PopPhoto.com Tip 1: Make a Mirror Reflection Round Pond, Adirondack State Park, New York Tripod-mounted K.B. Canham DLC45 view camera with 150mm f/5.6 Rodenstock Apo-Sironar- N lens; 2 sec at f/22 on Fujichrome Velvia 50. Windless conditions are critical for achieving mirror-like reflections of autumn color in water. But an uninterrupted...

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How To Take the Best Halloween Pictures

October 15, 2011
How To Take the Best Halloween Pictures

By Tracy Greene – TakeGreatPictures.com October means Halloween, and that means taking a lot of Halloween pictures. Here are some tips to taking the best Halloween pictures that will help you capture your ghosts and goblins in all their glory.    Take pictures of just about everything. This time of year there are so...

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Software Workshop: Editing Eyes for Better Portraits

October 11, 2011
Software Workshop: Editing Eyes for Better Portraits

Make those gorgeous peepers pop, from eyelash to iris By Carrie Beene on October 10, 2011 – PopPhoto.com These tips are demonstrated with Photoshop CS5. Earlier versions would work equally well. Photo: Charles Howells Some aspects of beauty retouching are more difficult than others. Skin and hair, for example, can be particularly challenging. But...

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